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Brittany wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2016last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

8ft
3.6 — 14.8ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 10secs

Average Water temperature

16°C
15.1 — 17.1°C

Average Wind

ESE, 15mph
2 — 33mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for Brittany. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

About Brittany wave buoy

Brittany (WMO 62163) is an offshore buoy in the Bay of Biscay (47.5500°N, 8.4700°W). It helps monitor Atlantic swell and storm waves affecting western France and the western approaches to the Channel. It reports directional wave measurements and marine meteorology used in forecasting and marine safety.

Brittany wave buoy daily averages Oct 2016last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
97NW16 17.0
66SSE13 16.9
97SSE19 16.9
128W21 16.8
107WNW16 16.7
67ESE13 16.7
77SE11 16.6
56E14 16.6
56E14 16.6
45E16 16.5
85ESE26 16.4
127E27 16.2
86NE14 16.1
66WSW15 16.0
107SW20 16.0
107WSW19 15.9
76WNW12 15.9
76NW13 15.9
88NNE11 15.8
78NE13 15.8
89ESE15 15.7
96ESE25 15.7
137SE21 15.6
108SSW11 15.5
78SSE7 15.7
57SE8 15.6
46SE12 15.5
66E14 15.3
66E14 15.2
68E10 15.1
68ESE9 15.2

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